Private Palandöken Ski Day: Erzurum’s Mountain
A ski day on Palandöken, about ten minutes from the center of Erzurum, with night skiing in the season.
Photo: Zeynel Cebeci / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Duration
- Full day (about 8 hours)
- Region
- Eastern Anatolia, Erzurum
- Walking
- Moderate
- Starts
- Morning, from your hotel
Best for Families · Returning visitors
Tour code EAS-D06
The essence
A private Palandöken ski day takes you from your hotel in Erzurum to the slopes, about ten minutes from the city center. The resort has 44 runs over 51 km, with night skiing too. Erzurum was named European Capital of Winter Sport for 2025, and your driver stays with you all day.
Highlights
- Palandöken, about ten minutes from Erzurum
- 44 runs over 51 km
- Night skiing
- European Capital of Winter Sport 2025
- Your own driver all day
Program
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Morning
Pick-up in Erzurum
Your driver collects you from your hotel.
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Morning
The slopes on the Palandöken ski day
Ski passes, rental and lessons on the spot.
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Lunch
Lunch on the mountain
Lunch, paid on the spot.
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Afternoon
More time on the slopes
Or night skiing, if you wish.
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Evening
Back to your hotel
After more time on the slopes, the car takes you back.
Opening hours & dress code
In depth
In winter, Erzurum has one of Türkiye’s ski mountains on its doorstep. A private Palandöken ski day takes you from your hotel to the slopes and back, with your own driver all day.
The Slopes on the Palandöken Ski Day
Ten minutes from town
First, your driver takes you to Palandöken, about ten minutes from the center of Erzurum.
44 runs
Then you choose your runs. The resort has 44 of them, over 51 km in all, and together with Konaklı, 40 of the 55 runs in the two resorts are approved by the FIS.
From our guides
Our suggestion From the upper runs, look down on Erzurum, spread out on the plain below.
Night and Lessons on the Palandöken Ski Day
Lessons
If you are new to skiing, ask us about lessons. Ski passes, rental and any lessons are paid on the spot, and lunch on the mountain too.
Night skiing
In the season, Palandöken also has night skiing, so you can stay later. In 2025, Erzurum was the European Capital of Winter Sport. After more time on the slopes, we drive you back. For the city, see our Erzurum tour.
Good to Know for the Palandöken Ski Day
Konaklı, the second resort near Erzurum, lies about 17 km from the center, between 2,200 and 3,185 meters, with 11 runs. It is best from January to March. At Palandöken itself, the season usually runs from December into April.
Would you like a day on the snow in Erzurum? Send us your date, and we will plan the runs above Erzurum, a lesson or a night session.
Before you go
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- Entry
- Ask us to confirm before you visit
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Hours: your guide confirms them locally.
Hours can change on religious holidays. Your guide confirms them the day before.
What’s included
Included
- A private vehicle and driver for the day, with pick-up from your hotel
- A 10 GB eSIM for one traveler in your group, our gift, valid for 30 days (data only)
Not included
- Ski passes, rental and lessons, paid on the spot
- Lunch and drinks, paid on the spot
- Tips
“From the pick up to the drop off, the entire experience was top notch”
From your guide
What to wear
Ski clothes, gloves, goggles and sunscreen: Erzurum is high and cold in winter.
Best time
The snow season, in winter.
Photos
From the upper runs, the city of Erzurum spreads out on the plain below.
Practical
Updated:
- Starts
- Morning, from your hotel
- Ends
- Your hotel
- Meeting point
- Your hotel in Erzurum, or Erzurum airport
- Walking
- Moderate: skiing at your own level.
- Accessibility
- Tell us your needs, and we plan the day around them.
- Cancellation
- The resort opens with the snow. We confirm the slopes for your date, and in a storm we move the day.
Frequently asked questions
How far is it on the Palandöken ski day?
About ten minutes from the center of Erzurum.
Is there night skiing on the Palandöken ski day?
Yes. Tell us, and we stay later.
What about Konaklı?
Konaklı is another resort, about 17 km from the center, with 11 runs. It suits a second day.
Can we see the city too?
Yes, on another day. See our Erzurum tour.
What is your cancellation policy?
Every trip with us is private, so we agree the cancellation terms with you by email before you book, and you find them in writing in your booking confirmation. The deposit is non-refundable.
How long does the tour take?
A full day, about 8 hours. Since it is private, you choose how long to stay on the slopes of Palandöken.
